Backstage Tech Crew

General Duties

• Set Changes – Moving scenery, furniture, or props on and off stage quickly and quietly during scene changes.
• Stage Preparation – Making sure the stage is set correctly before the show starts (placing props, presetting furniture, checking scenery).
• Backstage Safety – Keeping pathways clear, securing set pieces, and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Communication – Following cues from the Stage Manager via headset or visual signals.

Specific Crew Roles

• Props Crew
  • Sets and tracks hand props.
  • Hands off props to actors at the correct times.
  • Ensures props are placed back in the correct preset location.
• Fly Crew (if theatre uses a fly system)
  • Operates ropes, pulleys, and counterweights to fly scenery, drops, or curtains in and out.
  • Follows exact timing cues from the stage manager.
• Deck Crew (Stagehands)
  • Handles large scenic shifts.
  • Operates moving scenery or wagons.
  • Secures or spikes scenery in the correct place.
• Wardrobe Crew / Dressers
  • Assist actors with quick changes.
  • Maintain costumes during the run.
  • Repair or prepare costumes between performances.
• Sound & Light Crew (Running Crew)
  • Sometimes assigned backstage to handle practical effects (fog, onstage mics, practical lamps, etc.).
  • In smaller productions, may also assist with cueing sound/light from the booth.

During Performances

• Be on standby in case of emergencies (fixing broken props, re-spiking scenery, troubleshooting backstage issues).

• Stay quiet, focused, and ready for cues.

• Reset props/scenery between acts.

• Help actors with special effects or costume changes.

Participation Fee: $80.00 online or $68 by check (drop check in lobby drop box with name of youth and production)

All youth must be pre-approved by the Artistic Director prior to registration and enrollment/payment.

Email questions to registration@bluewatertheatre.com.

Registration Form Enrollment & Payment